Parade of the Wooden Warriors by Adam Gorb (1958-). For Concert Band (Full Score, Flute 1/2, Oboe, Clarinet 1/2/3, Bb bass clarinet, Bassoon, Alto Saxophone 1/2, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Trumpet 1/2, F Horn 1/2, Trombone 1/2, Euphonium, Tuba, Timpani, Percussion 1 (xylophone, glockenspiel, cymbals, bass drum), Percussion 2 ). Band Music. Grade 2.5. Score and parts. Duration 2:40. Published by C. Alan Publications (CN.R10204).
"Parade of the Wooden Warriors" is a three minute piece aimed at school and community wind ensembles. It describes the advance and retreat of an imaginary army in ancient times. The composer attempted to give the music the flavor of a Renaissance dance with the main melody in the Dorian mode and the harmony moving largely in consecutive fifths.

Wood Steps Ride by Jean-Michel Maury. Solo Keyboard, piano, strings and woodwinds. For Xylophone & Glockenspiel or Solo Vibraphone, Flutes, Clarinets, Tenor Saxophone, Trumpets, Violins, Viola, Double Bass and Piano. Classical. Grade 3. Score and set of parts. 16 pages (score); 28 pages (parts). Published by FLEX Editions (FL.FX070627).
This piece was composed for a tap dance class. It highlights one or several xylophones (it can be played with two players). This piece fits perfectly for Christmas or end of school year concerts.